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Dog with swollen face.

Species: Dog
Breed: hound/shepard
Age: 11-15 years
our dog woke up with a swollen face. i think that something might have bitten him. i gave him some ibprophen what else should i do




Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

Sorry to hear that tips is having some problems!

The most common reason for a dog to have facial swelling is because of a sting from a wasp or a bee. In most cases it is not serious. However, some dogs can have so much swelling that it can affect their ability to breath. If this is the case then an emergency vet visit is necessary.

However, in mild cases I will often recommend Benadryl at 1 mg per pound. So, a 25 lb dog would take one 25mg tablet.

I don't recommend giving Ibuprofen to dogs as this medication can be very hard on the kidneys of some dogs.

If the facial swelling is not going away there are other possible causes such as a tooth root infection or a tumor affecting the face. So, if things are not going well then a vet visit is the best idea.

Hope all is well!

Dr. Marie.

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